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DBB 847B

2008 Austin Mini

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,772 mi
Last recorded36,772 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBB 847B
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,706 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 36,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 36,352 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 36,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,893 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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DBB 847B is a 2008 Austin Mini in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBB 847B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 18 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DBB 847B registered?

DBB 847B is a 2008 Austin Mini, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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